Penrith Panthers vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Penrith Panthers and St. George Illawarra Dragons conclude the Magic Round of this season’s NRL.
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Penrith Panthers team news
Jack Cogger come back into the squad for the NRL leading Penrith Panthers but aside from him, they are unlikely to make any major adjustments to their line-up.
Squad: Dylan Edwards, Thomas Jenkins, Paul Alamoti, Casey McLean, Brian To'o, Blaize Talagi, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Freddy Lussick, Lindsay Smith, Isaiah Papali'i, Luke Garner, Isaah Yeo, Jack Cogger, Scott Sorensen, Liam Henry, Izack Tago, Billy Phillips, Billy Scott, Jack Cole, Sione Fonua, Luron Patea
St. George Illawarra Dragons team news
Kade Reed misses out with a finger issue, whilst a back problem sidelines Mat Feagai. However, Dan Atkinson and Luciano Leilua return from injury and suspension respectively.
Squad: Clinton Gutherson, Setu Tu, Moses Suli, Valentine Holmes, Christian Tuipulotu, Daniel Atkinson, Kyle Flanagan, Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga, Damien Cook, Toby Couchman, Dylan Egan, Hamish Stewart, Ryan Couchman, Luciano Leilua, Emre Guler, Josh Kerr, Blake Lawrie, Tyrell Sloan, Lyhkan King-Togia, Hayden Buchanan, Hame Sele, Haele Finau
Penrith Panthers vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction
It’s now nine wins and one loss for Penrith Panthers across the NRL season, racking up 321 points which is by far the most of any team in the league. They’ve also conceded just 140 points which is also the least number of points given up by any side. This just underlines how dominant they’ve been over the course of the campaign.
St. George Illawarra Dragons are at the opposite end of the scale, propping up the table with only two wins from nine with a league worst 121 goals scored. That won’t cut it against this mean Penrith backline, whilst Nathan Cleary and co seek to pile on the points at the other end of the pitch. It would be a real shock if Penrith didn’t win here by a big margin.
Penrith Panthers vs St. George Illawarra Dragons tip: Penrith Panthers to win with -26.5 handicap
